It's great but we have a lot of CFS options in boots. Kobel seems bulletproof and more unique/special, so that's what I plan to order...eventually. 👍🏼🤞
This video convinced me to order a pair. I had seen them on Bordon's site but I thought they had a fabric liner because it is so bright. When you talked about it being leather I had to order them.
In the interest of fairness I'm going to remove my original comment and add this note. Bordon replied to my inquiry about the material used. They say that the tongue is made from local roughout. I remain somewhat skeptical. It will be interesting to see the reaction of others when they receive their boots.
@@BWM135 Yes I placed my order on 7/26/23 my pair is marked 09 of 70. The Save The Ocean Tukano was only available during that batch as far as I know. I removed part of my original comment. Bordon says that the material is local roughout.
Still waiting for my Wickett and Craig from the last batch to arrive. Andres has had problems with a third party and has now brought all manufacturing in house which has to be good.
My Save the Ocean pair, the Isidro Chelsea model, is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. So happy to see and start wearing them. It takes a long time to get Bordon boots in hand, but they are so good. I recently ordered from their latest offering, a Wanes in Wicket and Craig Russet Traditional Harness. So early 2025 I will have them I guess 😅. Great review of the Wanes, Dale. Thank you!
Same boat, waiting on 2 pairs from the latest MTO. I live in the south, and we only get 4-5 months of boot weather as it is. Fingers crossed they hit my door anytime in 2024...
If you've been out of the loop ORDERS are OPEN once again at Bordon! Like, pop the Dom or something ! 🎉 Did not realize these StO editions would be run again, though perhaps I should have known based on them still being on the website. It made a mess of my order, as I of course didn't see these were being run again until I had already submitted an order for 2 other pairs. I didn't want to miss out on these, hopefully Andres will let me back out of one of my earlier orders. Otherwise my boot budget for the year just got pretty rekt... I think the Wanes and Tukano are already sold out once more. I went with the same config as Dale (Wanes w/ woodsman heel, just slightly larger at an EU 46.5 EE, which is also my size in the Truman 79 and will hopefully work well). Agree with Dale on the badonkadonk Wanes back stay, just wish it had a pull loop (There, I said it, now to get the Nomex suit GTG LOL.) Double bonus if it has more arch support than a Truman 79, love my Javas and found a good fit, but I fear that if you're after any kind of arch support that particular last will leave you wanting. This will be my first pair of Bordons. Pretty stoked. If you've followed the brand be sure to check out all of the options, some new leather choices, several very cool rough-out trench variations, and some very cool new sole choices to go on just about whatever you pick. I did reach Andres, and hopefully he'll help get my order squared away. It's evident that he cares a great deal about his business, products, and the people on both ends that make everything go. Cheers all!
I saw these on their site a couple weeks ago and was blown away by that leather. I almost wish I hadn't bought a new leather jacket and bought these instead.
@@ChrisotW I'm feeling the same way. I ordered the Tukano in Latigo Tan last week and I've been trying to convince myself to get the Wanes but I still think getting another Tukano is the way to go.
If I didn’t already have roughout captoes then I’d absolutely do the Tukano but there would have been too much overlap with my rotation so I went for the Wanes instead 😎
Can you follow up on how your Bordon's fit compared to your Truman's (79 last I assume)? I'm looking to order a pair, but have a bigger, high volume foot that's hard to fit (I wear a US 13.5 EE in Truman, which would translate to a EU 46.5 in Bordon). Just wondering if your estimate proved to be accurate. Many thanks!
@@BWM135 I would love to follow up. Unfortunately I have not yet received my bordon boots. I was just watching another video of a person who ordered their bordon boots in May 2023 and received them February 2024. I ordered mine in august so I guess I have a couple months still
You are so correct. We are spending billions subscribing EV that over their lifetime are more polluting than a gasoline car. If we could spend that money on useful things like what this company is focusing on we’d all be better off not to mention the planet. Thanks
In the short term EV cars might be more polluting than gas powered cars but the technology is still developing. Gas powered cars are a dead end technology. There is way more potential in clean EV technology long-term.
@@MH-ej1mq That simply is not true battery technology is at 90% it’s theoretical maximum potential as are solar panels. The environmental devastation from mining rare earth minerals in the third world is not sustainable. 0% of lithium batteries, solar panels and windmills are recyclable once they’ve reached the end of their usefulness. Not to mention the only way to power EV’s at any meaningful level would require nuclear that we are divesting rather than investing. It’s a lose lose lose right now and not efficient use of capital or resources. But, even if your correct where’s the practical purpose of spending billions on technology that’s not practical or green. We could spend a lot less in research and development of products that may actually perform than we are spending on promoting products based on the lie you have essentially acknowledged. But if we feel better I guess it’s worth it.
By the way, in the next few years, large scale utility battery storage will be the next big thing, putting the final nail in the coffin of fossil fuels.
@@patrickmiao1698 not without government subsidies and gas fired power plants to put energy into them. But worse changing our lifestyle making my trip to visit my brother a multi day adventure rather than a reasonable 10 hour drive with zero fuel stops.
I wanted to like this company but it has been 7 months and I still haven't gotten delivery for my boots that I ordered in Feburary...it is Sept now. I hope they don't stiff the rest of us but I will no longer deal with this company.
I’ve been collecting stead for a while and yes it may appear to be split but I assure you the integrity of the leather is intact. The appearance has all that wrinkling and character due to the tanning process
Makes me tempted to work with Charles f stead.
You most definitely should, your Model1 would look amazing in Rambler, Mohawk or Kudu!
It's great but we have a lot of CFS options in boots. Kobel seems bulletproof and more unique/special, so that's what I plan to order...eventually. 👍🏼🤞
@@InGrindWeCrust2010I’m not familiar with them. What tannages do they have that stand out?
@@ChrisotW Rambler would be awesome!
@@InGrindWeCrust2010 Kobel tannery is great. Will always be my go to. Especially because I can hand pick the leather.
This video convinced me to order a pair. I had seen them on Bordon's site but I thought they had a fabric liner because it is so bright. When you talked about it being leather I had to order them.
What pair did to order?
You won’t regret it my friend, these are next level
In the interest of fairness I'm going to remove my original comment and add this note. Bordon replied to my inquiry about the material used. They say that the tongue is made from local roughout. I remain somewhat skeptical. It will be interesting to see the reaction of others when they receive their boots.
@@dcstigerWas your order part of the batch that was open when this video was made?
@@BWM135 Yes I placed my order on 7/26/23 my pair is marked 09 of 70. The Save The Ocean Tukano was only available during that batch as far as I know. I removed part of my original comment. Bordon says that the material is local roughout.
Awesome boots, Dale!
I love the lining, and the leather has a ton of character.
Thanks so much!
Still waiting for my Wickett and Craig from the last batch to arrive. Andres has had problems with a third party and has now brought all manufacturing in house which has to be good.
My Save the Ocean pair, the Isidro Chelsea model, is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. So happy to see and start wearing them. It takes a long time to get Bordon boots in hand, but they are so good. I recently ordered from their latest offering, a Wanes in Wicket and Craig Russet Traditional Harness. So early 2025 I will have them I guess 😅. Great review of the Wanes, Dale. Thank you!
That’s awesome , wear them in good health brother!!
Same boat, waiting on 2 pairs from the latest MTO. I live in the south, and we only get 4-5 months of boot weather as it is. Fingers crossed they hit my door anytime in 2024...
Great leather comparison! The Wanes and the woodsman heel look like they were made for each other.
I think so too!
Awesome review such cool boots I really want there Chelsea thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!
The Isidro Chelsea’s are pretty awesome! I’ve been wearing my pair everyday this week
Hey man great video…..how do they compare to grant stone on quality and value?
Waiting for mine to come, such beauty
Same here, I'm very excited. These will be my first Bordon boots. Wanes Save the Ocean.
What model did you order?
@@ChrisotW same as Dale's
If you've been out of the loop ORDERS are OPEN once again at Bordon! Like, pop the Dom or something ! 🎉
Did not realize these StO editions would be run again, though perhaps I should have known based on them still being on the website. It made a mess of my order, as I of course didn't see these were being run again until I had already submitted an order for 2 other pairs. I didn't want to miss out on these, hopefully Andres will let me back out of one of my earlier orders. Otherwise my boot budget for the year just got pretty rekt...
I think the Wanes and Tukano are already sold out once more. I went with the same config as Dale (Wanes w/ woodsman heel, just slightly larger at an EU 46.5 EE, which is also my size in the Truman 79 and will hopefully work well).
Agree with Dale on the badonkadonk Wanes back stay, just wish it had a pull loop (There, I said it, now to get the Nomex suit GTG LOL.) Double bonus if it has more arch support than a Truman 79, love my Javas and found a good fit, but I fear that if you're after any kind of arch support that particular last will leave you wanting.
This will be my first pair of Bordons. Pretty stoked. If you've followed the brand be sure to check out all of the options, some new leather choices, several very cool rough-out trench variations, and some very cool new sole choices to go on just about whatever you pick.
I did reach Andres, and hopefully he'll help get my order squared away. It's evident that he cares a great deal about his business, products, and the people on both ends that make everything go.
Cheers all!
I saw these on their site a couple weeks ago and was blown away by that leather. I almost wish I hadn't bought a new leather jacket and bought these instead.
Do you find the Woodsman heel to be a little smoother for walking?
Most definitely
Do these run small or large? I wear a 10 but I found a pair in 10.5 , I could wear a 10.5 no problem, but if they run big than maybe not.
They run small IMO, I take a size 9 Bordon and I’m a 9 brannock! I tried their 8.5 once and it was a little tight.
I wonder how you condition the Stone Mohawk? Maybe you don't to keep the original look? Last day to order is 080923
I don’t plan to condition them for a long long time because doing so will alter its appearance unless maybe using Bick 4
Been eyeing the Save the Ocean boots and I can't decide over the Tukano and Wanes. Help me!
The cap toe on the Tukano really does it for me and would be my choice of the two. You can’t go wrong either way.
@@ChrisotW I'm feeling the same way. I ordered the Tukano in Latigo Tan last week and I've been trying to convince myself to get the Wanes but I still think getting another Tukano is the way to go.
That’s an amazing looking leather too. I ordered my Tukano’s in Olive Latigo the release before the Tan was available
If I didn’t already have roughout captoes then I’d absolutely do the Tukano but there would have been too much overlap with my rotation so I went for the Wanes instead 😎
I also wear an 8.5 d in Truman so ordered 42 in bordon. I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏻
I think you made the right move 😎
Can you follow up on how your Bordon's fit compared to your Truman's (79 last I assume)? I'm looking to order a pair, but have a bigger, high volume foot that's hard to fit (I wear a US 13.5 EE in Truman, which would translate to a EU 46.5 in Bordon).
Just wondering if your estimate proved to be accurate.
Many thanks!
@@BWM135 I would love to follow up. Unfortunately I have not yet received my bordon boots. I was just watching another video of a person who ordered their bordon boots in May 2023 and received them February 2024. I ordered mine in august so I guess I have a couple months still
@@amason79Thanks, hope you received your order and are happy with it.
just a trivial question, why no boot reviewer ever touched the FRYE brand?
Good question! I know they exist, they are just not really on my radar 😂 I associate them with being a mall brand but I could be wrong
Cup from Hawaii vacay? Lol
Good eye my friend!!!!
1:12 “bit of a leather aficionado”… just a bit 😁
LOL 😂
Im wearing a iron ranger uk8. Should I get US9?
Yes!
@@DalesLeatherworks Oh shoots. I got a US8.5 instead I hope it would fit
Those are solid
You are so correct. We are spending billions subscribing EV that over their lifetime are more polluting than a gasoline car. If we could spend that money on useful things like what this company is focusing on we’d all be better off not to mention the planet. Thanks
In the short term EV cars might be more polluting than gas powered cars but the technology is still developing. Gas powered cars are a dead end technology. There is way more potential in clean EV technology long-term.
@@MH-ej1mq That simply is not true battery technology is at 90% it’s theoretical maximum potential as are solar panels. The environmental devastation from mining rare earth minerals in the third world is not sustainable. 0% of lithium batteries, solar panels and windmills are recyclable once they’ve reached the end of their usefulness. Not to mention the only way to power EV’s at any meaningful level would require nuclear that we are divesting rather than investing. It’s a lose lose lose right now and not efficient use of capital or resources. But, even if your correct where’s the practical purpose of spending billions on technology that’s not practical or green. We could spend a lot less in research and development of products that may actually perform than we are spending on promoting products based on the lie you have essentially acknowledged. But if we feel better I guess it’s worth it.
I’m waiting for that zero point energy to come out 😂
By the way, in the next few years, large scale utility battery storage will be the next big thing, putting the final nail in the coffin of fossil fuels.
@@patrickmiao1698 not without government subsidies and gas fired power plants to put energy into them. But worse changing our lifestyle making my trip to visit my brother a multi day adventure rather than a reasonable 10 hour drive with zero fuel stops.
That Save the ocean thing is a joke, right?
I wanted to like this company but it has been 7 months and I still haven't gotten delivery for my boots that I ordered in Feburary...it is Sept now. I hope they don't stiff the rest of us but I will no longer deal with this company.
Friend, you have been deceived. this is not good leather, third grade, split leather in fact. it's marketing.
I’ve been collecting stead for a while and yes it may appear to be split but I assure you the integrity of the leather is intact. The appearance has all that wrinkling and character due to the tanning process